Dinner for 12

Chicken Parmesan Pasta Bake with canned tomatoes

Name: Chicken Parmesan Pasta Bake with canned tomatoes
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1/2 tsp oil; 1 lb chicken breast; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper; 2 cans (14 oz) diced tomatoes; 2 cans (6 oz) tomato paste; 1 1/2 tbsp onion powder; 1 tbsp + 2 tsp garlic powder; 2 tsp oregano; 2 tsp marjoram; 2 tsp basil; 1 tsp thyme; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 cup water; 2 cup chicken broth; 1 lb pasta; 3/4 cup parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs

$3.87for 455 minServes 12

Seasoned chicken, pasta, and tomato sauce bake together under Parmesan and breadcrumbs for a hearty family casserole.

Chicken Parmesan Pasta Bake with canned tomatoes

Photo: curiouscuisiniere.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Chicken breast, 1 lb$3.49/lb typical	1 lb	$3.49Typical price
	Canned tomatoes, 40 oz$0.08/oz typical	40 oz	$3.20Typical price
	Mint, a little$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.21Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.03Typical price
	Broth, 17 oz$0.07/oz typical	17 oz	$1.16Typical price
	Pasta, 16 oz$0.10/oz typical	16 oz	$1.60Typical price
	Parmesan, 2.75 oz$0.55/oz typical	2.75 oz	$1.44Typical price
	Sandwich bread, a little$2.49 each typical	a little	$0.06Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$11.60

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)

Not included in the cost.

55 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
12servings as written
$typical cost tier

Italian High-protein Kid-friendly Budget Family Dinners Summer

Typical price

$0.97 per serving$3.87 for 4

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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.

Ingredients

1/2 tsp oil
1 lb chicken breast
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
2 cans (14 oz) diced tomatoes
2 cans (6 oz) tomato paste
1 1/2 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp + 2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp oregano
2 tsp marjoram
2 tsp basil
1 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp salt
2 cup water
2 cup chicken broth
1 lb pasta
3/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/4 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs

Steps

Heat the oven to 375 F and grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with the oil.
Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then cook it in a skillet over medium heat for 6 minutes per side.
Chop the chicken and return it to the skillet with the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, onion powder, garlic powder, dried herbs, salt, water, and broth.
Simmer the sauce for 10 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165 F.
Boil the pasta in salted water until barely tender, then drain it.
Mix the pasta with the sauce, spread it in the baking dish, and top it with Parmesan and breadcrumbs.
Bake for 20 minutes, until the top is browned and the casserole is hot.

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